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2008 Mini Cooper S Base 2DR Convertible

Base 2dr Convertible

$25,400 MSRP
1.6l I-4 Sohc Turbo/supercharged
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
7 sec

0-60 mph

15.4 sec

@ 92 mph

Horsepower • Torque
207 hp

Power

177 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
2,844 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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2008 Mini Cooper S Base 2DR Convertible

Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2008

Make:

Mini

Model:

Cooper S

Trim:

Base 2DR Convertible

Style:

Base 2dr Convertible

Base Price:

$25,400

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

2,844 lbs

Length:

143.9 in.

Width:

66.5 in.

Height:

55.5 in.

Wheelbase:

97.1 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.37

MPG:

21 city / 29 hwy

Fuel:

13.2 gal. / 330 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Derived Output

Horsepower:

206 hp @ 6,000 rpm

Torque:

177 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm

Advertised Output

Horsepower:

207 hp @ 6,000 rpm

Torque:

177 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm

Engine:

1.6l I-4 Sohc Turbo/supercharged

Displacement:

1.6 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.60 to 1

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,800 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

6.98 sec

0-60 mph:

7.33 sec

0-100 mph:

18.08 sec

60-130 mph:

34.66 sec

Top Speed:

140 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.96 sec @ 72.5 mph

¼ mile:

15.37 sec @ 91.8 mph

½ mile:

24.02 sec @ 111.1 mph

1 mile:

38.97 sec @ 127.8 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P195/55VR16

Rear Tires:

P195/55VR16

Tire Compound:

Run Flat All-seasons

Transmission:

6-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

2.87

Gear Ratios

1: 4.04

2: 2.37

3: 1.56

4: 1.16

5: 0.85

6: 0.67

R: 3.19

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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